Fire Sprinkler Designer

Century Fire Protection; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Ashburn, VA is seeking a fire sprinkler design engineer to develop designs for commercial, industrial, and multi‑family projects, ensuring NFPA compliance and coordination with PMs and field teams. You will prepare hydraulic calculations, shop drawings, and permit packages.

Two to five years of fire protection design experience and knowledge of NFPA standards are required; NICET II/III is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience in commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects
• Knowledge of NFPA standards, hydraulics, and ability to interpret construction drawings and project requirements
• NICET II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Create fire sprinkler system designs, including layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and material specifications
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications
• Review construction drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers
• Prepare design submittals, shop drawings, and permit packages
• Collaborate with field personnel to address constructability issues and design changes
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs and revisions
• Participate in design reviews and quality control checks
• Stay current with fire protection standards, codes, and industry best practices

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

NFPA standards

Construction drawings

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

NICET II/III preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CAD software

Job description

Div. 132 - Ashburn, VA

Responsible for developing designs for fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects; ensures compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications, while collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate, constructible designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create fire sprinkler system designs, including layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and material specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.
• Review construction drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers.
• Prepare design submittals, shop drawings, and permit packages.
• Collaborate with field personnel to address constructability issues and design changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs and revisions.
• Participate in design reviews and quality control checks.
• Stay current with fire protection standards, codes, and industry best practices.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma, technical or degree preferred, and 2-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience; experience in commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects; knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards; proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or other fire protection design software; ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements; NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Applications; proficiency with CAD software.

Physical Demands

Primarily office based; occasional site visits may be required; prolonged periods of computer and desk work; walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and navigate uneven surfaces, lift up to 25-30lbs.; visual acuity required to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications; may occasionally be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, or noise while on job sites.

What's In It For You?

Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) was originally founded in 1978 as a small family-owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. You can rely on our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies, and first-class fabrication facility to meet your fire protection needs.

Chesapeake Fire Protection became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022. This allowed us to further expand our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. We are headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA.

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer the following:

• Competitive pay w/ Performance Incentives
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund Financial Grants
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
• Company issued Laptop and/or Tablet
• Company Paid Training and Certifications
• Referral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Chesapeake Fire Protection)